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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,622.80, 33,869.40 and 20,030.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,622.80, 33,869.40 and 20,030.80 is: 29,988.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,622.80 : 33,869.40 = 20,030.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,622.80/33,869.40 = 20,030.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,622.80x = 33,869.40 × 20,030.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,622.80x = 678,431,177.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,431,177.52/22,622.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,988.82

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